Category Archives: Skin Care

AlumierMD Sunscreen

On the radio this morning, a listener called in and said that if you want it to feel like summer, you should just wear sunscreen that smells like that beachy coconut scent so that you feel like it’s hot enough … Continue reading

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Beautycounter for Mom and Baby

If you’re looking for natural, “safe” products, then turn to Beautycounter, a brand that I’ve mentioned in the past – and if you’re looking for a great present for a new mom, then their Baby Soothing Oil ($28) paired with … Continue reading

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with L’Occitane!

Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re stuck for what to get your mom, I’ll tell you right now that what almost every mom really wants is a day off.  After that, she’d probably like an hour or … Continue reading

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New L’Occitane Cleanser with 5% Shea Butter

So this cleanser has 5% shea butter in it but it didn’t break me out, so there’s a good chance it won’t break you out either! I’m using peels and acids on the regular, so if I wash my face … Continue reading

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Nivea Cleansers

I’ve become one of those people who love cream cleansers.  There’s nothing that emulsifies all your makeup better than a cream cleanser and that’s why I love them.  I used to hate them because they all left a residue on … Continue reading

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Paula’s Choice Resist 1% Retinol Booster

I’m love skincare products with active ingredients, and over the past year I’ve become a huge fan of Retinol, especially in a 1% or higher concentration.  Yes, I had lots of peeling and dry skin at first, but I’ve now … Continue reading

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Sunscreen that Does It All

I wrote a little while ago, about a great brand called Reversa that’s now available in Canada.  One of my favourite products by them has got to be their sunscreen, which is formulated with Glycolic Acid. It’s the Reversa Anti-Wrinkle Cream, … Continue reading

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New Just in Time for Summer: Almay Healthy Glow Makeup and Self Tanner

With blizzards on the East Coast and strange weather on the West Coast, it’s hard to tell that spring is around the corner, but it really is! Just in time on the counter is Almay’s Healthy Glow Makeup and Self … Continue reading

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New Vichy Idealia Peeling

If you’ve wanted to add a Glycolic Acid product into your skincare routine, but were always too worried about its potency, then Vichy’s new Idealia Peeling essence is for you.  First of all, this is not a toner.  Toners are … Continue reading

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Garnier Micellar Water in Travel Sizes

So Micellar Water – it’s actually such a controversial product among skincare specialists. Some people really hate it because they don’t think that it really gives your skin a good clean, and others can’t live without it because it’s so … Continue reading

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